Gus Haynes
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I'm surprised International Clothiers still exists. Talk about a blast from the past!
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Edmonton City Centre Mall (Renovations) | ?m | 2s | LaSalle Investment Management
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MacLac
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That reminds me, my 8-ball multi-patchwork leather jacket needs replacing…..
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Kosy123
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So that furniture/decor store is finally open. It's called "Dreamscape Designs". I wasn't able to grab a pic while walking but it seems to have furniture, decor and gifts. It also says it does interior design consultancy. I'm not sure how in demand this is, but hopefully they do well. They're in a decent spot on the west side of the mall where foot traffic from Commerce Place/Manulife come in so they've got some visibility I guess.
That's at least two retailers opening up in City Centre this month alone. Curious if this trend continues.
That's at least two retailers opening up in City Centre this month alone. Curious if this trend continues.
David A
Senior Member
Yes, it looks very nice. I would have expected something like this in Manulife, but perhaps with the bank moving in they are busy dealing with the space for that. However, it is close by in an area with good visibility and traffic.
Kosy123
Senior Member
Yeah, full agreement with you there, I was surprised at how nice it is. I'm hoping it's a success and a few more "upscale" or boutique retailers take a chance on this portion of the mall.
Airboy
Senior Member
Based on the instagram post they also have a spot at Southgate.
Offworld
Active Member
Reading in between the lines of the tenanting situation at the mall, it has the hallmarks of filling space with month-to-month groups that can't afford to pay much. That way, if and when the mall owner is able to execute on a much larger program, they can de-tenant without much holding things up.
David A
Senior Member
They have done a fairly good job of filling a number of empty spaces over the last year, which is what I feel they needed to do. The mall now has a much better feel to it and seems busier too.
Other more popular malls like Southgate and Kingsway seem quite full now with little available space, so City Centre could become a choice for new or expanding retail businesses to look at as it has available space.
So the remaining availalbe smaller spaces may continue to fill up. I feel the biggest challenge in the upcoming year or so, will be to try fill some of the larger spaces that are empty.
Other more popular malls like Southgate and Kingsway seem quite full now with little available space, so City Centre could become a choice for new or expanding retail businesses to look at as it has available space.
So the remaining availalbe smaller spaces may continue to fill up. I feel the biggest challenge in the upcoming year or so, will be to try fill some of the larger spaces that are empty.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Dreamscape Designs is halfway between RBC and the Manulife pedway entrance
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
Linda reminds me of Bombay - when we had a couple of Bombay stores in Edmonton.
David A
Senior Member
It actually reminds me of a local store that was previously downtown and successful, but closed not too long ago because of owners health issues.
Gus Haynes
Active Member
^Bling, I assume you mean. It was more than just a health issue -- the owner died, sadly. RIP.
David A
Senior Member
I didn't want to get into more details for some reasons, but yes you are correct. It was unexpected and sad, he was a fine person.
IanO
Superstar
Who here would go to a giant pickle ball facility with lounge area in the old Bay if created? A family zone, social zone and tournament zone.
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
Gronk!
Senior Member
A pickleball facility in the old Bay space would be a good start.
More details, please. What was the name of the store and what was the address?
More details, please. What was the name of the store and what was the address?
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